2. Is It Really You?

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[TIME LAPSE... 10 years later]

(Now Childe is 21 years old and Zhongli is 28)

Guard: Your highness, there is a man at the gate, he asks to see you.

Childe: Me? Sure, Let him in.

[Zhongli walks in, but Childe doesn't recognize him at first since his appearance changed a lot]

Guard: Your highness. *bows and walks away*

Childe: *looks at Zhongli* You asked to see me?

Zhongli: *smiles* I did, and it is so nice to see you again.

Childe: *confused* Again? What do you mean by that?

Zhongli: *bows* Greetings my dear prince, I am Zhongli, and I have been invited to be your personal doctor.

Childe: *suddenly stands up when he heard the name Zhongli* You... Zhongli?

Zhongli: *smiles again* Yes, that's me...

Childe: *runs towards Zhongli and stops in front of him* Zhongli... *sobs*

Zhongli: *pats Childe's head* I made a promise to you 10 years ago, and I'm not going to break it.

Childe: *hugs Zhongli* Sensei... don't you dare leave me for that long ever again.

Zhongli: *hugs Childe back* I promise I won't do that ever again. 

Childe: *smiles with tears*

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